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Blinken calls talks with UAE leader ‘excellent’ and did not focus on oil supply
By Humeyra Pamuk ALGIERS (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday he had an “excellent meeting” with the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates during which they discussed the war in Ukraine, one of many issues that Washington and its Gulf partners are not in full agreement on. Blinken …
Oil drops as Biden plots SPR’s largest-ever crude release
President Joe Biden is reportedly preparing for what would be the largest ever spill of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, totaling some 180 million barrels, according to unnamed sources. cited by Reuters. According to the APwho also spoke to two sources wishing to remain anonymous, the White House was preparing to release up …
(Video) Iran: educating the younger generation, Khamenei’s last priority
Sistan and Balochistan is one of the most disadvantaged provinces in terms of per capita education and teachers. This school year, 863,817 students have enrolled in the school, but the country faces a significant shortage of around 12,423 teachers. Due to economic hardship, many of these teachers requested transfers elsewhere. A teacher explained that due …
Report: Iran prevented women from attending a football match
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran barred women from attending the country’s final 2022 World Cup soccer qualifier on Tuesday, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported. ISNA said 12,500 tickets had been sold online, of which 2,000 were reserved for women. Iran beat Lebanon 2-0 in the game. A victory in January over Iraq secured the …
Reviews | General Frank McKenzie’s retirement is an opportunity to reflect on America’s position in the Middle East
American power rose and fell in the Middle East during McKenzie’s three years in command of American forces in the region. The United States ended its longest war in Afghanistan and traditional partners such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates began hedging their bets. But Iranian power remained a constant. McKenzie has been …
What are the modes of transport in Dubai?
Dubai is one of the cities in the United Arab Emirates which is one of the most popular cities in the world. Every year many tourists come to this city and spend their time and money with the best entertainment. Saadatrent as one of the leading car rental services here to help you on the …
Blinken meets with Israel and Arab partners as imminent renewed deal with Iran shakes ties
JERUSALEM — As President Joe Biden’s administration has been gripped by the global response to Russia’s war on Ukraine, another foreign policy crisis looms over the Iran nuclear deal. Talks to revive the deal have been on hiatus for more than two weeks now, but the parties remain close to finalizing a deal. Without one, …
More mammals, rodents and birds to be released in King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve in October
RIYADH: Yemen’s Houthi militia were condemned outright for an attack on a Saudi oil facility in Jeddah on Friday, with the United States accusing Iran of enabling the attack by supplying the group with weapons against international law. “The Houthis’ unprovoked attacks on Saudi Aramco’s oil storage facilities in Jeddah as well as the attacks …
Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen
Seven years ago, Saudi Arabia launched a military intervention against the Houthis in Yemen. The Saudi-led coalition’s intervention was meant to be a quick victory against an Iranian-backed upstart group and a feather in the cap of Saudi’s new defense minister, Mohammed bin Salman, the heir apparent to the aging king. This victory remains elusive. …
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque: a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran – Tourism News
It was built by order of Mirza Hassan Ali Khan Nasir al-Mulk, the son of the rulers of Persia during the Qajar era. The area of the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is 2,980 square meters. The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque amazes visitors from the moment they enter with its dazzling tilework. The entrance porch of the mosque …
Ex-Iranian detainee Anoosheh Ashoori accuses Boris Johnson of ‘opportunism’ for only making contact after his release | UK News
Anoosheh Ashoori has revealed that Boris Johnson did not take any calls from his family while in custody, but since his release the Prime Minister has asked to meet him. The 67-year-old Iranian-British was held for five years in the notorious Evin prison in Tehran. He was flown back to the UK last week, along …
Iran ‘Avenger’ defendant faces competency review
Published on: March 24, 2022, 01:01h. Last update: March 24, 2022, 01:01 a.m. UCLA student who allegedly stabbed her internet date during sex in a Nevada hotel room to ‘avenge’ the assassination of an Iranian general will undergo a competency evaluation to see if she is fit to stand trial. Unlikely Terrorist: Nika Nikoubin is …
Iran reiterates political solution to Yemen crisis as Saudi war enters 8th year
Iran has reiterated its support for a political settlement of the conflict in Yemen as the devastating war and inhuman blockade imposed on the impoverished country, ruled by Saudi Arabia, enters its eighth year. Iran’s Foreign Ministry voiced concern over the humanitarian catastrophe gripping Yemen in a statement released on Thursday, marking the anniversary of …
ZTE’s probation for selling US-made products to Iran and North Korea ends
ZTE’s probation in the United States is coming to an end following a Texas judge’s decision on Tuesday, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. The Chinese telecommunications company had been under US government surveillance since pleading guilty to illegally selling US-made equipment to Iran and North Korea in 2017. ZTE faced a …
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Iranian guards commander warns Israel to take swift revenge on any soldier killed
Major General Hossein Salami is seen during a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the killing of Iranian military commander General Qassem Soleimani in a U.S. attack, in Tehran, Iran January 3, 2022. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (Agence West Asia Press Release) via REUTERS/File Photo Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register DUBAI, March 23 …
The war in Russia forces Iran to move the embassy from kyiv
Iran’s embassy in Kyiv said it was moving to neighboring Moldova, citing “the impossibility of maintaining normal operations” amid an escalating Russian war on Ukraine. According to his Statement of March 22the Iranian diplomatic mission will continue in the Moldovan capital, Chisinau, “until the situation in Ukraine returns to normal”. The embassy added that the …
Western military support for Ukraine will continue, says Blinken, as NATO rejects no-fly zone
Amid mounting war crimes accusations, Ukrainian forces and Mariupol residents continued what the government called their ‘heroic’ resistance to a brutal Russian attack as Ukraine’s president reiterated his call for peace talks even as he took a defiant stand against the Kremlin’s surrender ultimatums. . Live briefing: Russia invades Ukraine RFE/RL Ukraine live briefing brings …
Israeli and Emirati leaders meet Sisi in Egypt
Published on: 03/21/2022 – 20:46Amended: 03/21/2022 – 20:44 Jerusalem (AFP) – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett held a three-way summit with Egyptian and Emirati leaders in Egypt on Monday amid Iran nuclear talks, Israeli media reported. Bennett’s surprise visit to Egypt where he met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was reported by Israeli media. Shortly after, …
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group claims responsibility for drone attack on Saudi Arabia, World News
The Iran-aligned Houthi group in Yemen fired missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, which oil company Saudi Aramco said had no impact on supply or cause casualties. Yehia Sarie, a spokesman for the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, said the rebels on Sunday launched “a vast and extensive military operation in the …
New deal with Iran could ease pressure on oil prices caused by war in Ukraine – Coveney
A revival of the Iran nuclear deal could help lower global oil prices by bringing a major producer back to market, the Irish foreign minister has said. Simon Coveney, who is playing a big role in the bid to salvage the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreement, said he hoped progress could be made …
Three Russian cosmonauts wear the colors of the Ukrainian flag as they arrive on the space station – World News
The Russian team arrived aboard the International Space Station after its launch from Kazakhstan and wore yellow and blue spacesuits – the colors of Ukraine Oleg Artemyev, Denis Matveev and Sergey Korsakov aboard the ISS ( Image: Pockoccmoc) Three Russian cosmonauts arrived at the International Space Station wearing the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The …
Iranian guards warn of new attacks on ‘Israeli targets’ in Iraq
The Revolutionary Guards have threatened to strike more targets in Iraq if Baghdad “continues to allow Israel to use its territory” to launch attacks against Iran. In an interview with the Yemeni Al Masirah TV channel on Thursday, IRGC spokesman Ramezan Sharif claimed that Israel had used one of its bases in the Kurdistan region …
Biden Caves on Russia Sanctions, Preserves Putin’s Sponsorship of Iran’s Nuclear Program
President Joe Biden holds an official press conference in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on January 19, 2022. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Some days you can’t even catch up. President Biden has assured Russian despot Vladimir Putin that Biden’s proposed Iran nuclear deal would immunize Moscow from sanctions the administration otherwise describes …
With missile attack and alleged spying, Israeli-Iranian ‘shadow war’ comes to light – Reuters
Israeli soldiers prepare to launch the Skylark drone during a drill January 16, 2012 near Bat Shlomo, Israel. (Photo by Uriel Sinai/Getty Images) TEL AVIV: The long-simmering ‘shadow war’ between Israel and Iran appears to have boiled over in recent days in the form of an unprecedented missile strike, a widespread cyberattack and an alleged …
Zelenskiy recalls attacks on US as he calls for no-fly zone again
Ukraine says it is seeking international security guarantees that are ‘legally verified’ as part of talks with Russia to reach an agreement to end the unprovoked invasion of Moscow, as Russia steps up its bombardment of kyiv and launches new attacks against the port city of Mariupol. With the war in Ukraine now winding down …
US general warns of Iran’s ability to go ballistic
Washington- As much of the world’s attention focuses on stalled efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal and check Tehran’s nuclear weapons ambitions, a senior US commander warns of a threat Iran’s ever-growing ballistic missile arsenal. Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie of the US Central Command told lawmakers on Tuesday that Iran now has about 3,000 …
India must improve defense capability – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
Nantoo BanerjeeThe Russian attack on Ukraine seems to have given a wake-up call to countries in Europe and Asia to drastically increase their annual defense spending to protect themselves from possible external aggression. Given the worrying security situation in Europe, a number of countries, including Germany, Sweden, Romania, Latvia, Finland, the Netherlands and Belgium, have …
Out-of-state man admits smuggling Iranian nationals | USAO-SDTX
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 62-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attempting to smuggle two Iranian citizens into the country, U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery said. Gholamreza Hosseinpour, Fairfax, Virginia, pleaded guilty to two counts of transporting illegal aliens to the United States. As part of his plea, he admitted that on December 19, 2021, …
Republican US senators say they won’t support new Iran nuclear deal
Citing news reports about the yet-to-be-finalized deal, which could be torpedoed by the Russian opposition, lawmakers said in a statement that Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration could reach a deal to weaken sanctions and reduce restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program. They pledged to do everything in their power to overturn a deal that does not …
Last war in Ukraine: US and China to meet in Rome for high-level talks focused on Ukraine
Russia has asked China for military equipment to support its invasion of Ukraine, US officials say, sparking concern in the White House that Beijing could undermine Western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country. US officials told the Financial Times that Russia had requested military equipment and other forms of assistance since the start …
Iran claims responsibility for missile attack that hit near US consulate in Erbil, Iraq
BAGHDAD — Iran on Sunday claimed responsibility for a barrage of missiles that struck near a sprawling US consulate complex in northern Iraq, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria which killed two members of its Revolutionary Guards earlier this week. No injuries were reported in Sunday’s attack on the city of …
Covid News: China fires 2 mayors and Shanghai closes schools as caseload rises
Wear face masks in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Two years after the declaration of the pandemic, the city is experiencing its worst outbreak to date.Credit…Dale De La Rey/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images The World Health Organization, often criticized for being too slow to declare in 2020 that a pandemic was underway, now declares – two …
Rockets hit Kurdish capital in northern Iraq, with no casualties, officials say
ERBIL, Iraq, March 13 (Reuters) – Several rockets landed in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdish autonomous region in northern Iraq, on Sunday, Kurdish officials said, but added there was no of confirmed casualties so far since the incident. A US official told Reuters on condition of anonymity that there were no US military casualties …
Explained: Amid sanctions on Russia, US efforts to ease restrictions on Iran, Venezuela to boost oil supply
The United States is reaching out to Venezuela and Iran to boost global crude oil supplies amid sharply rising prices due to sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. We look at how these sanctions have disrupted supply and what steps the United States is taking to deal with the crisis. How important …
Libyan armed groups retreat after escalation in Tripoli
DUBAI: When Russian tanks entered Ukraine on February 24, alarm bells started ringing in places even far from the war zone. It turned out that many countries were heavily dependent on the two warring parties for their wheat supplies, with Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa region featuring high on the list. …
Saudi Arabia tames oil supply fears despite attack at oil facility, Iran remains hopeful of deal
“A refinery in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, was attacked by a drone on Thursday morning but the oil supply was not affected, the Saudi press agency SPA reported early on Friday,” Reuters said after the Oil traders feared a supply shortage. The news adds: “The attack caused a small fire which was brought under control …
US seized shipment of Iranian oil as Biden considers easing sanctions
MIAMI (AP) — The United States quietly seized the cargo of two tankers suspected of carrying Iranian oil as part of an elaborate sanctions-busting scheme that involved forging documents and painting a ship’s deck to conceal illegal shipments. Details of the seizure, which have not previously been reported, were contained in an unsealed federal civil …
Russia lays groundwork for nationalization of foreign companies amid Ukraine war fallout
A Russian airstrike devastated a maternity in the besieged port of Mariupol and injured at least 17 people, Ukrainian officials said, prompting international condemnation from Washington, London and the Vatican, among others. The bombing of the hospital came as humanitarian corridors set up to allow civilians to flee several besieged towns around Ukraine failed to …
GOP senators slam Biden for working with Russia on Iran deal during Ukraine invasion: ‘Insane’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A group of Republican senators slammed President Biden at a press conference on Wednesday and sharply criticized him for working with Russia on a nuclear deal with Iran while Russian President Vladimir Putin unleashes chaos and violence. bloodshed in Ukraine. “This deal with Iran, if announced, will …
Iran in talks with Taliban to resume ambitious rail project | News
The Khaf-Herat link is expected to boost trade and travel between Iran and Afghanistan. Tehran, Iran – Iran is in talks with the Taliban to resume construction of an ambitious rail project that ultimately aims to link at least five Central Asian countries, according to an Iranian official. Iran is ready to make new investments …
Iran says Israel will pay for Syria attack
Iran says an Israeli airstrike in Syria that killed four people, including two Iranian Revolutionary Guard officers, will be avenged. Syrian state media said the other two victims of Monday’s strike on Damascus were civilians, while the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights identified them as Syrian militiamen. pro-Iranians. The Observatory said the two Iranians …
Zelensky responds to reports of UN emails advising staff not to call Russian invasion a ‘war’
Since the start of the Russian invasion, more than two million people have fled Ukraine. The European Union is being told to prepare to take in up to five million Ukrainian refugees, CNN’s Anderson Cooper reported from Kyiv. In the future, the question arises: how will other European countries deal with the constant influx of …
Franklin Regional ‘interrupts’ teaching novel about Iranian Revolution after complaints
Franklin Regional School District ‘suspends’ use of novel in first-grade Specialized English class after school board members ask administrators to review its use amid concerns from some district residents . “Persepolis,” Marjane Satrapi’s graphic novel about growing up as a 10-year-old girl amid the Iranian Revolution and Iran-Iraq War was approved almost a year ago …
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Iranian envoy leaves as EU says it’s time to decide on nuclear talks
Talks bog down after Russia demands trade guarantee Sanctions against Ukraine must not affect its activities in Iran Differences remain between Iran and the United States VIENNA, March 7 (Reuters) – Iran and the United States must reach a political decision within days to avoid the collapse of indirect talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear …
Senators say Biden is using Ukraine distraction to strike ‘bad deal’ with Iran
A growing number of Republican US senators say the Biden administration is taking advantage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to seal the nuclear deal with Iran. Senator Bill Hagerty said on Sunday that President Joe Biden hopes the invasion of Russia “provides a distraction while he strikes another nuclear deal that gives Iran and its …
ZTE Referred to US Court Over Iran Allegations
March 5, 2022 Former ZTE research director and Georgia Tech professor charged with conspiracy to illegally bring Chinese nationals to the United States ZTE, the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker, will return to court on March 14 to face a new charge that it may have violated probation from its 2017 guilty plea for illegally shipping …
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Putin compares Western sanctions to war as Russian onslaught traps Ukrainian civilians
Putin says he wants to ‘demilitarize’ Ukraine Russia and Ukraine blame each other for evacuation problems Up to 1.5 million refugees expected by Sunday evening US Secretary of State Blinken in Poland for crisis talks NATO says ‘no’ to no-fly zones over Ukraine LVIV/KIEV, Ukraine, March 5 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said on …
Iran condemns attack on mosque in Pakistan
Tehran: Iran has strongly condemned Friday’s attack on a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, which left dozens dead, according to the Foreign Ministry’s website. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the attack was intended to sow discord, Iran’s official news agency reported. The Iranian spokesman also expressed his condolences to the …
12 explosions heard in Kiev as Russian assault intensifies; 48 flights bring 10,000 Indians home from Ukraine
Live updates from the Russia-Ukraine war: As the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates, the UN Human Rights Council on Friday condemned Russia’s alleged human rights abuses during its invasion of Ukraine and agreed to set up a commission to investigate them, including possible war crimes. Thirty-two council members voted in favor of the resolution …
Satellite photos show Iran had another failed space launch
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has likely suffered another failed launch of a rocket carrying a satellite as it tries to reinvigorate a program criticized by the West, even as Tehran faces negotiations last-minute deal with world powers to salvage his tattered nuclear deal in Vienna. On Sunday, satellite images from Maxar Technologies …
Report says Iran has sharply increased its stockpile of enriched uranium as talks continue
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged his compatriots to maintain their resistance against Russian forces despite bombardments and encirclement efforts against major cities. Live briefing: Russia invades Ukraine Consult the RFE/RL live briefing on Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine and how Kiev is fighting back and the West is reacting. The briefing presents the latest …
Go ahead and name names of lawyers working for the Russian regime
(Photo by Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images) Flame. At. Bob Seely is a Conservative MP from the Isle of Wight and – taking advantage of parliamentary privilege protecting members from defamation to allow full debate – Seely walked away with lawyers representing Russian government bodies and lining the pockets of Putin. Not just “businesses”. This guy appoints …
Oil and gas prices soar as Ukraine conflict escalates
The price of a barrel of oil rose again on Wednesday as the conflict in Ukraine raged. A barrel of Brent Crude hit $111, a seven-year high, as tough sanctions against the Russian economy were imposed. Future gas prices on the European wholesale natural gas market soared more than 50% to 185 euros per megawatt …
Russian-Ukrainian War News, Photos and Video: Live Updates
He has been a menacing presence in the war in Ukraine: Satellite images showed a military convoy stretching 40 miles along a road north of Kiev, with a number of homes and buildings burning in proximity. Experts fear the convoy, which includes armored supply and attack vehicles, could be used to surround and cut off …